Buying or Selling Around JBSA-Lackland

If orders are bringing you to JBSA-Lackland, welcome to San Antonio. I'm Josue Mayfield, MRP, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Military Relocation Professional and Realtor with Big Bexar Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. My part of your move is the buying or selling side, and I'll walk you through it step by step.

About JBSA-Lackland

Lackland is on the southwest side of San Antonio. Construction began in 1941, when the site was part of Kelly Field, and it became Lackland Air Force Base in 1948. It's known as the "Gateway to the Air Force" because it's the only site for enlisted Basic Military Training for the U.S. Air Force and, since 2020, the U.S. Space Force. Trainees start and finish at the Pfingston Reception Center, which opened in 2014. Graduation week brings families from across the country to the base. Lackland is also home to the 37th Training Wing, the 59th Medical Wing and many other units.

Since 2010, Lackland has been part of Joint Base San Antonio, along with JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph.

Getting around

The main way in from the rest of the city is U.S. Highway 90, using the Loop 13 / Military Drive exit. From there:

Loop 410 circles the city and crosses US 90 near the base.
Loop 1604 runs farther out on the west side.
State Highway 151 heads northwest from US 90 toward Loop 1604.
I-35 and I-10 connect through downtown to the north and east sides of town.

Visitors, including family coming for graduation, check in at the Luke East Visitor Center at 2602 Luke Blvd., by the Luke East gate (Gate 6). Gate and visitor center hours change, so check the JBSA-Lackland gate hours page on jbsa.mil before you go.

How far is "too far" is a personal call. Before you settle on an area, I recommend driving your route at the times you'll actually commute, or at least checking a map app at those times. My San Antonio page has an overview of the city's layout.

How I can help

A first conversation to understand your report date, timeline and must-haves. See What to Expect at Your First Appointment.
A plan built backward from your report date, flexible enough for orders that change. Read PCS to San Antonio: Planning the Real Estate Side.
Virtual and in-person tours if you're starting the search from another duty station. See Buying a Home.
Selling on the way out? I'll keep you updated even after you've left. See Selling Your Home.

I'm not a mortgage lender, and I don't give loan advice. I work with trusted mortgage lenders who can answer those questions, including Joseph Hummel and Candice Easton, and you're always welcome to use any lender you choose.

If you already have an agent representing you, I can't step into that transaction. If you don't, I'd be glad to help. More on how I work with PCS moves is on my Military Relocation page.

Frequently asked questions

Who is a Realtor for a PCS to JBSA-Lackland?
Josue Mayfield, MRP, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Military Relocation Professional and licensed Texas Realtor with Big Bexar Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. He helps service members and families with the buying or selling side of moves to and from JBSA-Lackland.

Where is JBSA-Lackland?
JBSA-Lackland is on the southwest side of San Antonio. U.S. Highway 90 is the main way in from the rest of the city, using the Loop 13 / Military Drive exit. Loop 410, Loop 1604 and State Highway 151 are other main routes nearby.

Why is Lackland called the "Gateway to the Air Force"?
JBSA-Lackland is the only site for enlisted Basic Military Training for the U.S. Air Force and, since 2020, the U.S. Space Force. It became Lackland Air Force Base in 1948 and joined Joint Base San Antonio in 2010.

How do I choose where to live near Lackland?
Drive your route at the times you'll actually commute, or check a map app at those hours, before you settle on an area. Josue can help you compare homes in the areas you pick and plan the search backward from your report date.

Can Josue help with my VA loan or BAH?
Josue doesn't give loan, VA or BAH advice. He can introduce you to mortgage lenders he works with, including Joseph Hummel and Candice Easton, or you can use any lender you choose.

Ready when you are

Josue Mayfield, MRP | Big Bexar Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC